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Nigella sativa is one of the most the most revered medicinal seeds in history. The objective of this review is to emphasize the effectiveness and uses in the prevention and treatment of a number of diseases by this miraculous herb, whose importance has already been mentioned by the holy prophet. After literature survey, this review article has made an attempt to encompass its composition and some of its uses for mankind and the herb need to be further explored to reveal more of its potential uses. Nigellla Sativa, beneficial effects.
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